Month: August 2020

Australia Vacation Rentals - The Popular Options Reviewed
Vacation Deals

Australia Vacation Rentals – The Popular Options Reviewed

- by Alejandra Young

It is vacation time and you have selected Australia as your relaxing destination. The idea of the Australia vacation rentals is to have the feeling that you are in a “home away from home.” Of course, before choosing this type of stay you have to know what your options are.

In the whole of Australia, there are generally two kinds of self-served accommodations. There are the standard condos, cottages, and villas in resort complexes and the free rentals offered directly by the owner. The former are more costly and are especially abundant in the big tourist hubs such as Sydney and the Great Barrier Reef. These are more costly, but you get a certain guarantee that the property is well managed and maintained. Also, you will have a variety of dining and entertainment facilities nearby in the complex. These types of Australia vacation rentals are perfect for large groups and especially for families with children. If you want to get a discount there you should book well in advance.

Your alternative is to hire a property that is managed and rented by the owner. These are generally cheaper than the previous type and you can reduce the costs of your stay even further by opting for a place with more modest furnishing that is further away from the tourist spots. Another advantage of these Australia vacation rentals is that you do not have to deal with a travel agent or a hotel chain, but directly with the owner. There are numerous websites with lots of ads posted that offer you to contact the landlord directly and do not charge you for the service. This allows you to negotiate the terms as well as the price of your stay. Australia is predominantly a tourist country so the owners know how the …

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Azores Islands - Hopping For Renting Vacation Around the Azores Islands
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Azores Islands – Hopping For Renting Vacation Around the Azores Islands

- by Alejandra Young

Portugal is a country that has an estimated 10 million people. This varies from people who live on the main European continent or the Azores and Madeira islands home to some of the best villas in Portugal.

Azores islands

The Azores islands are considered to be the most beautiful islands on earth. They are situated in the most western part of Portugal and fact, the Azores islands Flores and Corvo lie on the North American plate. There are nine islands in total each with their distinct flavors and differences.

Sao Miguel

Sao Miguel island is called “The Green Island” by locals which a testament to the vast land that covers the island. It is the most populated island out of all the Azores islands with most of the populous reside in Ponta Delgada “the heart of Azores.” Sao Miguel has the Caldeira das Sete Cidades which is the biggest freshwater lake of the Azores islands. It is a perfect place to clear your head, whether it’ll be a short term rental or if you have had enough and want to settle down in a privately owned property.

Terceira island

Terceira island is the next biggest island and is the oldest island out of all the Azores islands. It has a protected nature reserve which many visitors go to which is partly the reason why it is called “The lilac Island”. At the Beginning of Summer to the beginning of Autumn, the city plays host to the running of the event of the bull almost daily throughout the whole island. For those that aren’t up for that but still want to keep with the festivities, they also have a bullpen in which traditional Portuguese style bullfighting is held. Terceira Island was the third discovered Island which is where its name comes …

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